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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

"So where do you find iPad apps?"




In this post, I am going to answer this question, from my experience and perspective:

"Where do you find iPad apps?"


  • Start with the basics of understanding the App Store: App Store info on Apple Website 
  • Know well the functions of the built-in apps, as there are so many ways to build on interventions with the Camera, Calendar, and the use of Siri (if your model of iPad has this featuer): Built-in App Info on Apple Website
  • Within the App Store, explore the Education Collections, as there are collections such as "Special Education Apps", "Apps for Teachers", "Apps for Kids"
  • Explore: Apple's Education page for the iPad
  • In a previous post, I mentioned one of my favorite sites, Bridging Apps. I LOVE this site because they have done a lot of the work for you. Check out this page specifically: Bridging Apps app search
  • I frequent the site, Education Technology and Mobile Learning: A Resource of Educational Web Tools and Mobile Apps for Teachers and Educators
  • I follow meta-apps that feature apps and reviews for a free or discounted rate on particular days (more on this later)
  • I follow the websites and YouTube channels of some of my favorite assistive technology specialists who are leaders in the field,  such as Luiz Perez and James Nutall and Lucy Gray
  • I follow people on Twitter like @_luisfperez, @apps4kids, @EdSurge, @mr_brim, @ECEtech
  • I attend the annual Missouri Assistive Technology Power Up conference
  • I frequently search the name of an app on YouTube and look for demonstrations, tutorials, reviews, and even just video of individuals using the app
  • I join communities on Google Plus such as EdTech, Google Apps for Education, Topics on Assistive Technology and Disability, and the OT Tool Box, among others. 
  • Otherwise... I am social, I talk about what I do, and ask a lot of questions when I meet people!!



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